A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
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Physical: 5-9, 140 pounds; Wiry, lean build. 7.85 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. OF - 77 MPH. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 72-75 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 60-63 MPH; 1-7 shape. CH: 69-72 MPH; maintains same plain.
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Physical: 5-9, 140 pounds; Wiry, lean build. 7.85 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. OF - 77 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 72-75 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 60-63 MPH; 1-7 shape. CH: 69-72 MPH; maintains same plain.